It’s not good for everything in your home.
There are certain surfaces and materials that can be damaged by dish soap and instead require special care.
While its great for cleaning grease on dishes, its too harsh for your vehicles finish.
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Stick to regular pet shampoo for the task.
Flat Paint Walls
Flat paint doesnt always play nice with dish soap.
The best way to clean?
Use a damp microfiber cloth and distilled water.
Its been stripped of those minerals and chemicals, so it evaporates cleanly, leaving no marks behind.
Clothing
Dont use dish soap tolaunder clothes, says Home Spritzs Livingstone.
It doesnt rinse properly from clothing and could cause skin irritation.
Your washer will likely stop and display an error.
Dishwashers are designed specifically for dishwasher detergent, which is formulated to be low-sudsing.
Stick to dishwasher-specific detergent, says King.
Silk
You should use a detergent specifically designed forsilk.
Regular use of dish soap can even break down the woods finish, requiring costly refinishing or repairs.
That will turn into a bubbly mess!
Afterward, run at least two cycles with plain water to rinse away any vinegar residue.
A robust blend or a dark roast can help overpower any faint vinegar flavor.
